This seal though!

He's posing like a prima donna who has just gotten his wood floors refinished! Haha

Another satisfied customer for wood floor refinishing, in the Sherman Oaks Area!

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How often should I clean my carpets?

First question to ask yourself…..Why should I get my carpet cleaned?

Even if you don’t think your carpets look dirty, guess again, they are. Dirt gets deep down into the fibers of the carpet. Getting your carpets cleaned on a regular basis will make your home a healthier place to live. Carpets that are cleaned regularly will extend the life of your carpet. The largest carpet manufacturer highly recommends hot water extraction (steam cleaning).

Next question to ask yourself…..When should I get my carpet cleaned?

Just don’t get your carpets cleaned when it looks dirty or once every couple of years. Here are some guidelines to go by:

Lightly soiled - vacuum once a week – clean every 12-18 months

Normal soil (families’ w/kids, elderly) – vacuum 1-2 times a week – clean every 6-12 months

Heavily soiled (families’ w/pets, smoking) – vacuum 2-4 times a week – clean every 3-6 months

Extreme conditions (large families, multiple pets) vacuum daily – clean every 2-3 months

Last question to ask yourself…..How should I get my carpets cleaned?

Use a company that does hot water extraction or in other words, steam cleaning. Ask them what exactly do they do or what process. For example do they prespray the whole carpet, treat the stains and spots and is it a deep cleaning for the price they are charging you. Also use a company that gives you a firm price up front.

The very last questions to ask yourself…..Who should I get to clean my carpets?

The only answer, JP Carpet Cleaning Expert Floor Care, of course

How Often Should I Clean My Carpets?

Many homeowners are unsure about how often to clean their carpets. This question should be handled with care. The carpet cleaning process depends on how soiled and how much use it gets. Here is a guideline on how often you should get your carpets professionally cleaned:

Lightly soiled, vacuum once a week, clean every 12 to 18 months.

Normal soil, (families w/kids, elderly) vacuum 1 to 2 times a week, clean every 6 to 12 months.

Heavily soiled, (families w/pets, smoking) vacuum 2-4 times a week, clean every 3-6 months.

In extreme conditions, (large families, multiple pets) vacuum daily, and clean every 2-3 months.

You need to choose a professional carpet cleaning company that is dedicated to customer service. You want a company that works on its own, on time, and gets the results that will last.

All rugs are not made equal. Be careful how you have them cleaned.

Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets should not be cleaned the same way. Wall-to-wall carpet is synthetic materials and can withstand steam cleaning on a regular basis. While area rugs are usually made of natural or animal fibers, need to be cared for in a different way. Most area rugs are hand-knotted and the soil gets trapped in the knots and crevices. You can have your area rugs steam cleaned; this will only get the top portion of the rug cleaned, but what about the fibers in between and the underneath? Handmade natural fiber area rugs are a big investment, so choose a professional who has experience in area rug cleaning.  

Fresh red wine stain out of your carpet.

Someone spilling red wine on your light-colored carpet or upholstery is not the end of the world. If you act fast you can remedy the problem quickly. Here is the first of several solutions to resolve your red wine spill.

First, as with any spill, blot up as much of the wine as you can. Pour white wine on a red wine spill. The white wine will dissipate the red wine. Again, blot up as much as you can. If you can still see the stain generously sprinkle with salt, while the salt is drying it should lift out the remaining red wine.

If you do not have white wine on hand, first and always blot up as much of the spill as you can. Then spray the area with hydrogen peroxide, followed by generously sprinkling baking soda on the spot. Let dry and as it is drying the peroxide should neutralize the red wine and the baking soda will absorb the liquid as it dries.

It's important to note that these solutions may help if utilizes quickly, however as with anything else, there is no guarantee of complete effectiveness. Your best option, should these solutions not work, is to apply the baking soda or salt and immediately reach out to your carpet cleaner. If you don't have a carpet cleaner on hand, reach out to us and we'll be more than happy to help. www.jpcarpetandfloorcare.com